Reps Probe NILDS DG Over Alleged Political Activities
The House of Representatives has launched an investigation into the Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, over allegations of involvement in partisan politics while holding public office. The probe followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance moved during Thursday’s plenary by Katsina lawmaker Salisu Yusuf […]
BREAKING…. NNPCL, Others Reduce Petrol Pump Prices
Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and several filling stations have reduced petrol pump prices following a recent cut in gantry prices by Dangote Refinery. A market survey conducted in Abuja on Wednesday showed that NNPCL retail outlets reduced the price of premium motor spirit (PMS) to ₦1,335 per litre from ₦1,364. Other marketers, including NIPCO […]
Senate Demands Rescue of Abducted Oyo Students, Teachers
The Senate has called on the Federal Government and security agencies to intensify efforts toward the rescue of 45 victims still being held captive following the abduction of students, teachers, and other residents in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The resolution was reached during Wednesday’s plenary after lawmakers considered a motion sponsored by […]
Court Sentences Four to Death Over Owo Church Attack
A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced four men to death by hanging over the June 5, 2022 terrorist attack on Saint Francis Catholic Church in Ondo State. Justice Emeka Nwite delivered the judgment on Wednesday, convicting the defendants on a nine-count terrorism charge filed by the Department of State Services (DSS). The convicted […]
Gunmen Kidnap Adelabu’s Sister, Twin Sons in Ibadan
Gunmen have abducted the younger sister of former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, along with her two children in Ibadan, Oyo State. The victims were identified as Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul and her 12-year-old twin sons, Peter and Paul. The abduction was confirmed on Wednesday in a statement issued by Adelabu’s media aide, Comrade […]
Ilorin Emirate Teenagers That Have Passion For Horse Riding
In Ilorin, Durbar isn’t just a festival. It’s a first love letter to horses, written in hoofbeats across the Emir’s Palace forecourt. And for a new generation of royals, that love is starting early. This Eid-el-Kabir, the palace grounds came alive with colour, drums, and the proud clip-clop of decorated stallions. Among the crowd were […]
Makinde Loyalists in Reps Leave PDP
Six members of the House of Representatives from Oyo State have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the Allied Peoples Movement (APM). The lawmakers are believed to be loyal to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, who recently emerged as the presidential candidate of the APM following his defection from the PDP. The defections […]
BREAKING…. Kwara PDP Ward Suspends Governorship Aspirant
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Magaji Ngeri Ward, Ilorin West Local Government Area of Kwara State, has suspended governorship aspirant Ladi Hassan over alleged anti-party activities and gross misconduct. The suspension was announced in a letter dated June 2 and signed by the ward chairman, Aliyu Kolawole, the ward secretary, and the chairman of […]
Experts Urge States to Drive Dairy Development
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s livestock sector have called for stronger involvement of state and local governments in driving dairy development to achieve national milk self-sufficiency. The call was made during a panel session marking the 2026 World Milk Day, themed around mainstreaming dairy development policies at the sub-national level. Speaking at the event, Prof. Demo Kalla, […]
NDPC Blames Data Breaches on Skills Shortage
The Federal Government has attributed the high rate of data breaches and cyberattacks in Nigeria largely to a shortage of skilled cybersecurity personnel. The National Commissioner of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, disclosed this during the launch of a technical and organizational training programme for IT administrators across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies […]
